BASIC ANGLICAN CHURCH BELIEFS

The Holy Trinity

GOD is 3 persons in one. GOD the father, GOD the Son, GOD the Holy Spirit.

Salvation

the end of our separation from GOD; the beginning of a new life, lived according to GOD's will. Gained by us because of Christ's sacrifice. Every Christian should witness to Christ's sacrifice and express the living truth of this sacrifice to the world.

Creeds

Apostles' Creed - creed of the early Roman Church, in the 2nd century.

Nicene Creed - eastern in origin, dating from the 4th century

Athanasian Creed - reference to whoever wishes.

The Church

the people of GOD, all baptised people are the members.

ONE - the body under one head, Christ.

HOLY - the Holy Spirit dwells in it and its members.

CATHOLIC - all inclusive; holding the faith for all time, everywhere, for everybody.

APOSTOLIC - continuing in the Apostles' teaching and fellowship.

Worship

- a joyous response to GOD's love

- an expression of hope for Salvation

- a chance to praise GOD and receive strength and forgiveness

- a way to share faith with other believers.

How Anglicans Worship

The anglican Church has formal rites for public worship.

We use 3 central texts:

• Bible
• Australian Prayer Book
• Hymn Book

Anglicans find the fullest expression of Christianity in:

• The scriptures - the Word of GOD at work among us.
• Creeds - ancient summaries of Christian belief.
• Sacraments - signs of grace, ordained by Christ.
• Ministry - the orders of ordained ministries.

Foundations of Faith. There are 3 basic sources of Anglican Church beliefs:

• Scripture ( the primary source of doctrine)
• Tradition (wisdom of generations past)
• Reason (both Scripture and tradition are interpreted in the light of reason).